Why is Young's Scampi classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines a natural crustacean base with many industrial ingredients such as wheat flour, rapeseed oil, several starches, and a suite of additives, diphosphates (E450), sodium bicarbonate (E500 II), sodium carbonate (E500 I), citric acid (E330), dextrose and a few raising and stabilising agents, typical of highly processed foods.

How does the carbohydrate and salt content in Young's Scampi affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product is high in carbohydrates (24.9 g per 100 g), which can raise blood glucose levels and should be counted by people managing diabetes, while its salt level (1.28 g) is moderate and lower than many frozen snacks, yet still contributes to daily sodium intake and may need monitoring by those with hypertension.

Is the scampi (crustacean) in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the main ingredient is scampi, a crustacean, and the label lists crustacean as an allergen, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid this product.

Young's • 220 g

Young's Scampi

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Young's Scampi are breaded, frozen scampi pieces (37% crustacean) sold in a 220 g LDPE bag and belong to the Fish Meat Eggs group of foods. They carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified in NOVA 4, delivering 214 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (8.2 g) and salt (1.28 g), low sugar (0.8 g), 9.4 g protein and 1.3 g fiber. The product contains wheat and oat allergens, several processed additives such as diphosphates, sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, and therefore is considered an ultra-processed seafood item.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal214 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates24.9 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

While its salt (1.28 g) and sugar (0.8 g) levels are well below the category averages, this scampi is higher in total fat (8.2 g), carbohydrates (24.9 g) and calories (214 kcal) and provides less protein (9.4 g) than the typical frozen seafood product.

Ingredients

Scampi (37%) (_Crustacean_), Wheat Flour (_Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Water, Potato Starch, _Wheat_ Starch, Rice Flour, _Wheat_ Gluten, Modified Maize Starch, Yeast, Salt, _Oat_ Fibre, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabilisers (Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid), Dextrose, Cornflour, White Pepper.

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